idiom
Look Before You Leap
LOOK bih-FOR yoo LEEP
/lʊk bɪˈfɔːr juː liːp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lookbeforeyouleap
Dictionary meaning
Consider the possible consequences or risks of an action before you take it.
Examples
- Look before you leap — research the market thoroughly before launching the product.
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